JODY OFFEN

JODY OFFEN November 12, 1969 ~ December 10, 2023
Jody James Offen, loved and cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 54 years. It is with immense sadness, but an abundance of cherished memories that we say goodbye.
Jody was born into this world on November 12, 1969, in North Battleford, SK. to proud parents, Tom and Darlene Offen and siblings, Ken, Darin, and Gigi. The family moved to Saskatoon, SK. in 1971, and to Coronach, SK. in 1975, before settling in Assiniboia, SK. in 1977. This community is where Jody would grow up, attend school, make fantastic life-long friends and create memories before graduating in 1988 from Assiniboia Composite High School. This same community would show generous support for Jody and his family during his challenges with ALS.
In their senior year, Jody and Penny began dating, a relationship that would continue for over 35 years with love.
In the years after graduation, Jody worked at a number of different occupations before creating Performance Paving Ltd. with Kenneth Mayes in Regina, SK., moving later to Brandon, Manitoba in 1995. It was while in Manitoba that Jody and Penny were blessed with two amazing children, Thomas James in 1998, and Chelsey Ann in 2001. Shortly after Chelsey’s birth, Jody and Penny moved with the children to Medicine Hat. Jody continued in the Paving industry with Transit Paving before moving on to Oil and Gas, finally working for S&T Swabbing.
Jody was always interested in sports – playing baseball, curling, occasionally bowling, and football in high school. He enjoyed watching CFL and NFL and rarely missed an Olympic event or a televised curling match. He also had a strong love of golf, playing through the years, and he really enjoyed camping and hiking.
Jody was known for his love of music. Whether discovering new music, listening to favorite songs, attending concerts or playing guitar and singing, music was a part of Jody’s life.
Although sadness and heartbreak overwhelm us, we take comfort that his physical battles and challenges with cancer and ALS are over, and he is free.
Jody was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Darlene; brother, Ken; brother-in-law, Wayne and mother-in-law, Bride. Jody leaves the care of his memories to his wife, Penny; son, Thomas and daughter, Chelsey; sister, Gigi and brother, Darin; sister-in-law, Peggy; brother-in-law, Jesse; father-in-law, Roland (Terry); loving nieces, Kacie, Tionna, Hayden, Natasha and Natasha’s children, Raine, Jasper, and Lennox as well as many dear friends.
Jody was a big personality with a generous smile and easy laugh. He will be missed fiercely! Donations in Jody’s name may be made to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. A Celebration honouring Jody’s life will be held at a future date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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